Faculty Expert: Jennie Rosier

Jennie Rosier
Department: Communication Studies
Areas of expertise:
- Communication in interpersonal relationships
- Parent-child
- Attachment
- Romance and love
- Marriage
Jennie Rosier is an associate professor of communication studies and the author of two popular press books “Make Love, Not Scrapbooks” and “Finding the Love Guru in You." As an expert in romantic and parent-child relationships, Rosier focuses much of her research, speaking, and writing on the communication skills needed to maintain these bonds including empathy, respect, sex talk and attachment.
Dr. Jennie Rosier received her doctorate from Purdue University, her master's from Auburn University and her bachelor’s from University of Maryland College Park; all of which focused on interpersonal communication.
Media contact: Ginny Cramer, cramervm@jmu.edu.
In the news
- How did cry-it-out become authoritative in our culture? (Evolutionary Parenting Podcast)
- Expert opinion about societal pressure to buy an expensive engagement ring (creditdonkey.com)
- How to Communicate More Skillfully With Your Kids – Dr. Jennie Rosier (Mindful Mama Mentor)
- Dr. Jennie Rosier-Relationships (WSVA radio)
- Expert suggests how couples should spend Valentine’s Day during pandemic (WVIR NBC 29)
- Your guide to Valentine’s Day 2021 in Harrisonburg (The Citizen)
- Decades of Dating Trends (PBS's Virginia Currents)
- The Who Does More War? (Wisdom for Wellbeing podcast)
- Talking to Your Kids About the COVID-19 Pandemic (WHSV TV-3)
- Easing your children's pandemic isolation (WMRA)
- Swipe Right for Love- With Good Reason
- The 5 Love Languages Quiz: What It Means For You
- Discovering Your Attachment Style (Being Well Podcast)
- 3 Ways to Enjoy Friends and Family this Holiday Season
- Valentine Communication
- Couples and Attachment Theory
- What's Your Attachment Style? (Authentic Parenting Podcast)
- 1on1: Valentine's Day idea - a love list
- Love Connections | WMRA and WEMC